Publications

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) PGD and VGD Templates

5 May 2026PGD and VGD templates by UKHSA are developed for a range of clinical scenarios. A summary of the processes to use and further links are provided.

Doxycycline for use within sexual health services

5 May 2026SPS PGD template for supply of doxycycline for the treatment of uncomplicated genital chlamydia trachomatis, LGV and non-gonococcal/non-specific urethritis.

Using medicines under PGD as part of a clinical trial or study

5 May 2026Advice on the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) to supply or administer a medication which is part of a clinical trial, study or pilot

Patient Group Directions e-learning programme

5 May 2026E-learning developed by SPS in partnership with UKHSA, HEE and eLfH to support professionals who use, develop, authorise, review or update PGDs.

Benzylpenicillin injection for suspected meningitis

5 May 2026SPS PGD template for administering benzylpenicillin prior to transfer to secondary care in suspected bacterial meningitis or meningococcal septicaemia.

Medication Safety Update

5 May 2026A resource collating the latest medication safety communications and publications to inform, support and inspire medication safety improvements.

Azithromycin (oral) for use within sexual health services

5 May 2026SPS PGD template for supply of azithromycin for uncomplicated genital Chlamydia trachomatis, non-gonococcal/non-specific urethritis; Mycoplasma genitalium.

SPS National Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates

5 May 2026The SPS National Medicines Governance Do Once programme produce national Patient Group Direction (PGD) exemplar templates for local adaptation

Diazepam injection for seizures or symptomatic cocaine toxicity management

30 April 2026SPS PGD template for administering diazepam solution for injection for the management of seizures by registered Paramedics and Nurses.

Tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage

30 April 2026SPS PGD template for administering tranexamic acid injection for treatment of severe haemorrhage by registered Paramedics and Nurses.